Landlord Pest Control Responsibility

Summary

In Illinois, landlords are typically responsible for extermination services unless the lease specifies otherwise. Since your lease indicates you may be liable, you might have to pay for the extermination. Consult a local attorney to understand your rights and obligations under Illinois law.

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I am 86 years old on fixed income. I found bedbugs. The landlord sent an exterminator and then billed me. Am i responsible to pay?
Hello ****, could you please tell me your location? Local laws may vary on landlord-tenant responsibilities for pest control.
Tinley patk,illinois
In Illinois, landlords are typically responsible for extermination services. However, if the lease agreement specifies otherwise, you may be liable. Review your lease carefully.
The lease says i may be liable to pay.
In that case, since your lease states that you may be liable for pest control services, you may have to pay for the extermination. However, consider consulting with a local attorney to understand your rights and obligations under Illinois law.